Renton, WA Climate


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Renton, WA has a temperate climate with relatively mild temperatures throughout the year. The summers are warm and dry, while the winters are cool and wet. Renton typically sees precipitation throughout the year, with slightly more rain during the winter than during summer months. The average high temperature in July is 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius), while the average low temperature in January is 33 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius). Renton also averages about 90 days of sunshine per year, making this a pleasant region to live in all seasons.

Renton, Washington gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Renton averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 151 sunny days per year in Renton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Renton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 161 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Renton is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.3 Summer - 5.4 Winter
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Renton, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRenton, WashingtonUnited States
  43.6 in.38.1 in.
  5.6 in.27.8 in.
  160.8 days106.2 days
  151 days205 days
  76.0°85.8°
  36.2°21.7°
  7.37
  2.64.3
  39 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Renton with an average high temperature of 76.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Washington. In Renton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Renton are August, July and September.
In Renton, there are 2.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Renton with an average of 34.8°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Renton, there are 32.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Renton, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
Humidity in Renton is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
November is the wettest month in Renton with 7.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.6 inches in Renton means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Renton with 19.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 160.8 rainy days annually in Renton, which is about average compared to other places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 5.6 inches in Renton means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Renton with 1.9 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 3 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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